The tradition continues

The story of the first Best Ever St. Pat's Dr. Lance Haynes, faculty adviser to the St. Pat's Board. St. Patrick lived roughly 1,600 years ago and historians will tell you he wasn't really Irish - he was probably Welsh. Legend has it that he was … [Continue reading]

A concrete way to help the environment

A researcher at Missouri University of Science and Technology is leading a study to increase the amount of fly ash used in concrete. If successful, the effort could divert millions of tons of the waste product away from ponds and landfills and reduce … [Continue reading]

Mining on the moon?

While lunar mining might some day be economically feasible for countries and companies, a Missouri University of Science and Technology researcher believes strongly that mining in space is essential to the very survival of our species. "Humanity … [Continue reading]

Clean water for Bolivia

Jennifer Hoffman, Missouri S&T student. Photo by Tom Shipley For many students, spring break and summer vacations are perfect times to kick back and relax. But for members of the Engineers Without Borders student chapter at Missouri … [Continue reading]

Stepping out

Ron Lytle, Missouri S&T student, talks about stepping. Photo by B.A. Rupert Stepping or step-dancing is a tradition among African American fraternities and sororities. Popularized by movies like Spike Lee's School Daze and more recently, … [Continue reading]

From Rolla to Guatemala: Water studies

Nicole Heinley, Missouri S&T student. Photo submitted As part of her graduate school studies, Nicole Heinley visited Guatemala twice in the past year, including last spring break, to conduct research on ceramic pot filters that are used … [Continue reading]

Shock and awe – in stereo

Dr. Steven Grant, Missouri S&T associate professor of electrical and computer engineering. Photo by B.A. Rupert Inside a non-descript, soundproof building on the south side of town, researchers from Missouri University of Science of … [Continue reading]

Snakeasaurus! Missouri S&T grad makes a BIG discovery

Illustration by Jason Bourque, University of Florida Carlos Jaramillo (far left), Missouri S&T alumnus. Photo submitted The hefty vertebrae of Titanoboa (right) dwarfs that of a modern anaconda. Photo by Jason Head and … [Continue reading]

Alexandria Merritt: ‘A reflection of excellence’

Alexandria Merritt, Missouri S&T alumna. Photo by Mary Gillespie Photography If not for a conversation with her best friend while walking across campus during her junior year in high school, Alexandria Merritt is not sure what professional … [Continue reading]

Chad Shockley: Wide receiver

Chad Shockley. Missouri S&T student. Photo by B.A. Rupert Position: Wide receiver Major: Senior in history with an emphasis on high school social studies education Scholarships: Clark, Mercier and the Spirit of Jackling Mentors … [Continue reading]

Barbi Wheelden: Going global

Barbi Wheelden, Missouri S&T alumna. Photo by B.A. Rupert Barbi and the Missouri S&T Engineers Without Borders team construct a water-holding tank in Bolivia. Photo submitted In the classroom, Missouri S&T students learn … [Continue reading]